Members of approved associations (e.g. American Heart Association, American Association of School Librarians, American Federation of Teachers, American School Counselor Association, National Association of School Nurses, or National Education Association) can become an Independent Instructor.

Nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and legal entities such as a C-Corporation, S-Corporation, LLC, LLP, or Partnership may become either a Teaching Site or a Teaching Center. Please note that sole proprietors may not become Teaching Sites or Teaching Centers.

How much does it cost to teach a class?

Registered Providers establish and collect their own student fees, and set their fees considering supplies, orders, Instructor costs, and income level of the community served.

How much should we charge students to take a class?

Safe Sitter® is a valuable, high-quality experience. We encourage you to charge fees that are reasonable for the families your organization serves. Providers frequently charge $35-$75 per student for a single-day class.

Can my organization do fundraising?

Yes. If your organization has fundraising staff, be sure to coordinate with them. They could be very helpful.

Funding often comes from individuals, businesses, civic organizations or foundations.

The best place to look may be within your own organization. Check to see if your organization has received funding in the past. Many organizations have constituents who are interested in providing financial support for worthy projects.

Sponsorships may be a good option. Service clubs (such as Kiwanis or Optimist) or other local businesses may want to sponsor your Safe Sitter® program. The sponsor could pay the cost of running the program in exchange for recognition in your promotional materials. (Note: The sponsoring organization’s logo may be added to Safe Sitter® materials as long as the Safe Sitter® logo is not changed in any way.)

Another option may be foundation grants. If you decide to pursue foundation grants, consider first any foundation that has already given grants to your organization and is familiar with the quality of your work.

Are there ways to control costs?

Collaborate with another organization in your community to control costs and expand your outreach. For example, a hospital could teach at a nearby school. The school would handle recruitment and registration. The hospital would do the teaching and, as the Registered Safe Sitter® Provider, remain responsible for assuring that all Safe Sitter® policies are followed.

If you’re a not-for-profit hospital, check with your administration about including the costs of offering Safe Sitter® in your hospital’s required Community Benefit Plan.

Can anyone be a Safe Sitter® Instructor?

There are some basic qualifications to become a Safe Sitter® Instructor. Learn more about Instructor training.